Better Late Than Never

Yes yes...I know all 2 of the readers out there are furious that the posting came to a dead halt for about 2 months. What can I say, a girl's busy and has been feeling very uninspired lately. Whatever you say! So I was driving home today, listening for the 5ooth time to my Holiday mix of 2006. It was not a very season-inspired mix, but really just a mishmosh of songs that summed up the year for me. It was, after all a fairly eventful one out of my 30 (hopefully well-spent) alive, so I thought I would share the songs and what each meant to me.

I've also been oh-so-kind enough to include most of the lyric links for you. Call me a big mush (or don't for those of you who REALLY know me) if you will, but they've all been picked for very specific reasons. Read on my dears and you will find out why...

1. Extraordinary Machine-Fiona Apple
***Oh good god I cannot say enough about the album of which this song is the title to. I was VERY lucky to get to see her in 2006 at the Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond) and it was something that meant so much to me that I will truly never forget it. This song is so ultimately me, it's not even funny...here are the lyrics, you can decide for yourself if you agree.

2. On the Radio-Regina Spektor
***The first Regina album I was lucky enough to come into contact with and listen to in it's entirety over one of my evening drives was "Begin to Hope". I think I got a little teary over quite a few of the songs, but this one took me about a month to get through without getting that little ball in the back of my throaght. (ummm...my vision's a little foggy right now) One verse in particular will still get me at certain times but regarless of that, this is one of ALL of the songs that I love on this album that I hold so very near and dear to my heart. Lyrics here.

3. There Goes the Fear-The Doves
***Honestly, all I see and hear in my mind is Geoff singing to me. It's just one of those bands and songs that will always remind me of him. Lyrics here

4. You Wouldn't Like Me-Tegan and Sara
***The first song on "So Jealous" and jefe and I listened to it one day when we were just running errands. It was just one of those days we really didn't do anything but had the best day. If you saw me by myself in my car while I was listening to this, you'd probably laugh at the me and myself party I'm having. It's a little insecure but it makes me smile.

5. Age of Consent-New Order
***We probably played this about 100 times on our way back and forth to Napa as well as Los Olivos...both trips taken at the beginning of 2006. To me, although the lyrics don't say so...this song sounds they way falling in love feels.

6. Magic In the Air-Badly Drawn Boy
***Tarek introduced me and I've never looked back. In his words, it's about innocent love. Although the words are forthcoming, I'm a sucker for the piano.

7. It Must Be Love-Madness
***Sappy, but not so sappy that I feel like a big sappy sap. Lyricis here.

8. I Can't Go For That-Hall and Oates
***It's sad, but it reminds me of a person I don't talk to so much anymore. Takes me back to a silly time and I get really silly when this is in my head. I won't even post the lyrics because I think it's just a teeny tiny bit too painful and awful but i LOVE it.

9. Love and Happiness-Al Green
***Gotta have some Al...he makes everything better. To be honest, it's just a beautiful song and just fucking sums it all up.

10. God Only Knows-The Beach Boys
***Don't have "Pet Sounds"? Good god people!!! What the F is wrong with you???? Get thee to Tower (oh wait) get thee to wherever and pick it up. Seriously...GO!!!! Check it...oh and that's not even the best song on the album.

11. Love Will Keep Us Together-Captain and Tenille
***What can I say...it's my number one karaoke choice (trust me, I tried to do "Photograph" by freaking Def Leppard-it was UGLY!!!). Plus, I know all the words and I don't want you stealing my showstoppah so find them yourself!!!

12. Suavecito-Malo
***Always loved this song. It reminds me of when I was a kid, is so my people and now it will always remind me of my gramma.

13. Ask-The Smiths
***Geoff loves the Smiths...I love him. I could listen to it over and over again. Lyrics here

14. Mahgeeta-My Morning Jacket
***This is something that was highlighted and fucking bolded for the DJ at the wedding and I never fucking heard it. Goddamn $1700 DJ that thinks he knows it all. Look it up, seriously...you BETTA listen.

15. Waltz (Better Than Fine)- Fiona Apple
***So sweet, and yes...it SO defies the law of a good mix, what with the artist duplication, but I really don't give a flying you know mutha f'ing what. I don't know how many times I need to reiterate, but I LOOOOVE Fiona Apple and this song just reminds me that I'm in a really good place right now and luckier beyond belief. I hope it gives you the same pleasure.

Of course, there were runners-up, but they were a little more personal and seriously...people get sick of being reminded of how happy one is, especially me...even if it IS me. Anyway, I have a couple of up and comer's for 2007...we'll just have to see if my prospects now will hold true at the end of the year. Although it may be belated...Chin Chin 2007, loves...I think we have another big one to look forward to!!!